Fire Dispatch Specialist: Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Saline, MI is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and manage radio communications while ensuring accurate data entry and adherence to established procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, comfort with computers, maps, and radios, and may be required to complete fire dispatch training or related coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computers, maps, and radio communication; accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps literacy

Computer systems

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Saline, MI is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and manage radio communications while ensuring accurate data entry and adherence to established procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, comfort with computers, maps, and radios, and may be required to complete fire dispatch training or related coursework.